Recorded on June 11, 2025
Refugee claims based on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and sex characteristics have specific challenges.
This webinar aims to help community workers better understand the difficulties LGBTQI+ people face in making refugee claims and what they can do to support them.
The webinar explores:
- the challenges LGBTQI+ refugee claimants have in gathering convincing evidence to support their claims
- the specific difficulties they face in the refugee hearing process
- how their experiences before and after they move to Canada affect their mental health
- the injustices they may experience in Canada
- how important community support is for their mental health and safety
resources, programs, and services available to them
Speakers:
- Tania Princz-Lebel, Staff Lawyer – Public Legal Education and Information at Connecting Ottawa
- Mego Nerses, Registered Psychotherapist at MN Psychotherapy
- Nicoy Davis, Engagement Officer, Volunteer Coordination & Community Mobilization at Rainbow Railroad
NOTE: We have provided a handout on important resources and supports from the webinar in PDF form below, along with the recording and PowerPoint slides.
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